Monday, October 3, 2011

BBTB2 Create a Critter Frog Challenge

Finally, eh? This week the BBTB2 challenge was chosen by our DT sister Carri, who picked the frog from Create a Critter. I have Halloween on the brain so I did a themed wall hanging. The witch's hat and cauldron are from Mini Monsters. All shadows were welded in DS and the layers were popped with enough foam that a chipboard base wasn't required.

The frog is embossed with the Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles and the cauldron with Swiss Dots. I cut the cauldron multiple times and trimmed them so I could layer the rim. I also resized the cauldron bottom to create a sort of decoupage effect.

The rosette is done with a Tim Holtz die. Not to self: avoid glittered paper as it doesn't want to crease and has a tendency to tear. I reinforced a few of the folds with tape and copy paper and popped a cute little Sandylion spider on top. the star is actually a charm from Making Memories that I've cut the loop off of.

Open the ribbon and there's a surprise. I've layered the cauldron with the card feature so it opens. The sentiment is from Mini Monsters as well. I know this froggie doesn't look wicked, but I just couldn't resist. This particular sentiment is part of the witch's hat family of cuts. I just trimmed off the hat so it would fit. The entire hanger measures 11 1/2 inches, not counting the ribbon so it's pretty substantial. My teamies at BBTB2 have outdone themselves on this challenge so hop on by and take a peek. As always, the challenges run for 2 weeks. We want to see "new" projects only and please link back to BBTB2 so others can join in the fun.. If you haven't the particular cartridge featured, you may use another similar cut. You know the drill. Can't wait to see what YOU come up with.

29 comments:

Hi Donna! Such a cute creation. So huge too! All the embossing looks great and the flower/spider are the perfect addition. Love how you welded the cauldron lid so carefully so it opens. Another perfectly layered creation!

Oh My Donna, You know I love the froggies and this is just too darn Cute, Cute, Cute! Are you making a potion or soup, lol! I love that caldron and what a great idea to give the caldron some depth with the differant sizes, so smart, I always learn something new from you each week GF, lol! But thanks for all the great inspiration!Froggie ((Hugs)) Theresa =]

I was wondering about the rosette as it's the smallest one I've ever seen. It's so tiny and cute! Do his dies fit in a Cuttlebug? Anyway, this is just darling, Donna!!! Love how you embossed the frog and how the cauldron opens up to reveal the message. Awesome!

donna, no need to say how much i like/heart your whole project and all the details. you are the best my sweet friend. i just love it :P i had to smile when i saw the poor froggie ready to be the daily bread, lol.

perfection again girlie! you so rock big time! youre so lucky inm not your neighbor id be pestering the hell out of you getting lessons! have a great day :) pet your furbabies extra for me. ( miss mine terribly hoping to at least get my sweetest boy geddy back very soon keep your fingers crossed for me!) xxxshelly

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About Me

I've always loved crafting, even as a little girl. My inspiration was my Daddy who was a wonderful artist and made beautiful 3-D Valentines for my teachers in grade school. Although I love all kinds of crafts I haven't had a real focus since abandoning counted cross stitch back in the 80's. Until I got my Cricut in 2008, that is. I've since expanded my horizons and found a new love in coloring both rubber and digi stamps with my Copics. Now I'm a blissfully retired card maker and papercrafter married 41 (!) years to a wonderful guy with two furbabies, Goliath and Jezebel. Everyday I look forward to dreaming up designs and playing in my craft room. I invite you to share in my adventures.